Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Strut Health vs OlleveCare
Two GLP-1 programs on the bench, scored on the same six factors. Here's how their real cost of ownership compares — and which one we'd start with.
Strut Health
Anyone optimising total monthly outlay who will keep an auto-refill running, and anyone whose real objection is the needle.
Visit Strut HealthOlleveCare
Cost-first shoppers who want one-stop virtual care pairing GLP-1 with urgent care and refills.
Visit OlleveCareThe verdict
Strut Health takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 87 to 43. The lowest true entry cost on this board — $99/month sublingual semaglutide — and the only place selling the same molecule as a lozenge or an injection at one price. OlleveCare still earns a C — Cost-first shoppers who want one-stop virtual care pairing GLP-1 with urgent care and refills.
Worth knowing either way: our overall #1 pick is CoreAge Rx (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100 — the top of the board). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs Strut Health.
Factor by factor
Both providers scored on our six Cost-Efficiency Index factors. The stronger side on each row is marked in teal.
Normalized Cost/Month
Price Transparency
Nationwide Access
Formulation Options
Clinical Oversight
Contract Flexibility
Pricing, coverage & formulary
The disclosed facts behind the scores. Lower price wins its row (teal).
| Spec | Strut Health | OlleveCare |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 87/100 | 43/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | From $99/mo sublingual, $149/mo injectable | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide / mo | From $199/mo either route | Not disclosed |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,188 | — |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | — |
| Coverage | 49 states (not Arkansas) | 13 states |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank on the board | #4 | #453 |
Strut Health
87/100Where the value is
- Cheapest disclosed monthly cost here at $99/mo for sublingual semaglutide; tirzepatide $199 either route
- Sublingual lozenges for both molecules at the same price as the injection
- Free physician visit, free shipping and free follow-up care included rather than billed separately
The tradeoffs
- The $99 and $149 headline figures require auto-refill — a one-off order costs more, so the true cost depends on staying subscribed
- Asynchronous by design: their FAQ notes some states need no phone consultation, so you may never speak to the prescriber
OlleveCare
43/100Where the value is
- 13 states listed explicitly (VA, FL, AZ, MA, HI, IA, MD, NM, WA, KS, NY, DC, ID)
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide offered — switch molecules without switching platforms
- Multi-service platform — GLP-1, virtual urgent care, and non-controlled refills with one provider
The tradeoffs
- Legal entity name not disclosed anywhere — can't be verified in a state registry
- Pricing not shown before booking — you must enter the intake flow to see the fee
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; prices change — confirm on the provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.